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PDFS vs. AEIS, AMAT, AMKR, COHU, and ENTG

Should you buy PDF Solutions stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares PDF Solutions with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with PDF Solutions include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Applied Materials (AMAT), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Cohu (COHU), and Entegris (ENTG). These companies are all part of the "semiconductor equipment" industry.

How does PDF Solutions compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) and Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Advanced Energy Industries has higher revenue and earnings than PDF Solutions. Advanced Energy Industries is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PDF Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PDF Solutions$219.02M10.50-$640K$0.18320.00
Advanced Energy Industries$1.80B6.52$148.40M$4.7564.88

Advanced Energy Industries has a net margin of 10.00% compared to PDF Solutions' net margin of 3.10%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat PDF Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PDF Solutions3.10% 6.48% 4.22%
Advanced Energy Industries 10.00%17.99%9.60%

PDF Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $54.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.25%. Advanced Energy Industries has a consensus target price of $358.00, indicating a potential upside of 16.17%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than PDF Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PDF Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Advanced Energy Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

79.5% of PDF Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.1% of PDF Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

PDF Solutions has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.3, meaning that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, PDF Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than Advanced Energy Industries. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for PDF Solutions and 9 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat PDF Solutions' score of -0.42 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PDF Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Advanced Energy Industries
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats PDF Solutions on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PDF Solutions compare to Applied Materials?

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 78 more articles in the media than PDF Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 88 mentions for Applied Materials and 10 mentions for PDF Solutions. Applied Materials' average media sentiment score of 1.04 beat PDF Solutions' score of -0.42 indicating that Applied Materials is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Applied Materials
53 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PDF Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Applied Materials presently has a consensus price target of $480.13, indicating a potential downside of 3.40%. PDF Solutions has a consensus price target of $54.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.25%. Given Applied Materials' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than PDF Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Applied Materials
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77
PDF Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Applied Materials has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its stock price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PDF Solutions has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market.

80.6% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.5% of PDF Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.1% of PDF Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than PDF Solutions. Applied Materials is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PDF Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Applied Materials$29.02B13.60$7.00B$10.6546.67
PDF Solutions$219.02M10.50-$640K$0.18320.00

Applied Materials has a net margin of 29.31% compared to PDF Solutions' net margin of 3.10%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 36.97% beat PDF Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Applied Materials29.31% 36.97% 21.30%
PDF Solutions 3.10%6.48%4.22%

Summary

Applied Materials beats PDF Solutions on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PDF Solutions compare to Amkor Technology?

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) and Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, media sentiment and profitability.

79.5% of PDF Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.8% of Amkor Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.1% of PDF Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of Amkor Technology shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Amkor Technology has higher revenue and earnings than PDF Solutions. Amkor Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PDF Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PDF Solutions$219.02M10.50-$640K$0.18320.00
Amkor Technology$6.71B2.57$373.89M$1.7539.78

In the previous week, PDF Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than Amkor Technology. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for PDF Solutions and 9 mentions for Amkor Technology. Amkor Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.30 beat PDF Solutions' score of -0.42 indicating that Amkor Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PDF Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Amkor Technology
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PDF Solutions has a beta of 1.71, indicating that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amkor Technology has a beta of 2.25, indicating that its share price is 125% more volatile than the broader market.

PDF Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $54.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.25%. Amkor Technology has a consensus price target of $67.38, suggesting a potential downside of 3.21%. Given Amkor Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Amkor Technology is more favorable than PDF Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PDF Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Amkor Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.36

Amkor Technology has a net margin of 6.17% compared to PDF Solutions' net margin of 3.10%. Amkor Technology's return on equity of 9.88% beat PDF Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PDF Solutions3.10% 6.48% 4.22%
Amkor Technology 6.17%9.88%5.40%

Summary

Amkor Technology beats PDF Solutions on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PDF Solutions compare to Cohu?

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) and Cohu (NASDAQ:COHU) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

79.5% of PDF Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.7% of Cohu shares are held by institutional investors. 11.1% of PDF Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Cohu shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

PDF Solutions presently has a consensus target price of $54.00, indicating a potential downside of 6.25%. Cohu has a consensus target price of $49.00, indicating a potential downside of 10.04%. Given PDF Solutions' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe PDF Solutions is more favorable than Cohu.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PDF Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Cohu
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

PDF Solutions has a net margin of 3.10% compared to Cohu's net margin of -11.54%. PDF Solutions' return on equity of 6.48% beat Cohu's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PDF Solutions3.10% 6.48% 4.22%
Cohu -11.54%-3.50%-2.50%

PDF Solutions has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Cohu. Cohu is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PDF Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PDF Solutions$219.02M10.50-$640K$0.18320.00
Cohu$452.96M5.67-$74.27M-$1.19N/A

In the previous week, PDF Solutions had 4 more articles in the media than Cohu. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for PDF Solutions and 6 mentions for Cohu. Cohu's average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat PDF Solutions' score of -0.42 indicating that Cohu is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PDF Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cohu
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

PDF Solutions has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its stock price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cohu has a beta of 1.62, meaning that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

PDF Solutions beats Cohu on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PDF Solutions compare to Entegris?

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) and PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

In the previous week, Entegris had 12 more articles in the media than PDF Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Entegris and 10 mentions for PDF Solutions. Entegris' average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat PDF Solutions' score of -0.42 indicating that Entegris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Entegris
15 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PDF Solutions
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Entegris has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PDF Solutions has a beta of 1.71, suggesting that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market.

79.5% of PDF Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Entegris shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.1% of PDF Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Entegris presently has a consensus target price of $154.33, suggesting a potential upside of 19.75%. PDF Solutions has a consensus target price of $54.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.25%. Given Entegris' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Entegris is more favorable than PDF Solutions.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Entegris
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
PDF Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Entegris has a net margin of 8.18% compared to PDF Solutions' net margin of 3.10%. Entegris' return on equity of 11.45% beat PDF Solutions' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Entegris8.18% 11.45% 5.34%
PDF Solutions 3.10%6.48%4.22%

Entegris has higher revenue and earnings than PDF Solutions. Entegris is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PDF Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Entegris$3.24B6.07$235.60M$1.7374.50
PDF Solutions$219.02M10.50-$640K$0.18320.00

Summary

Entegris beats PDF Solutions on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PDFS vs. The Competition

MetricPDF SolutionsCOMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.30B$5.01B$37.72B$11.73B
Dividend YieldN/A3.94%3.14%5.55%
P/E Ratio320.0248.8079.1423.65
Price / Sales10.504.85628.01105.07
Price / Cash81.4862.4550.0056.09
Price / Book8.406.809.466.73
Net Income-$640K$303.63M$1.07B$337.26M
7 Day Performance4.46%-1.14%-3.24%-1.25%
1 Month Performance11.56%4.98%2.90%1.33%
1 Year Performance185.15%45.56%153.10%22.79%

PDF Solutions Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PDFS
PDF Solutions
2.0119 of 5 stars
$57.60
-1.9%
$54.00
-6.3%
+199.1%$2.30B$219.02M320.02460
AEIS
Advanced Energy Industries
4.7406 of 5 stars
$294.81
-8.1%
$358.00
+21.4%
+147.9%$11.21B$1.80B62.0713,000
AMAT
Applied Materials
4.1694 of 5 stars
$453.01
-9.7%
$470.13
+3.8%
+194.0%$359.67B$28.37B42.5436,500
AMKR
Amkor Technology
3.1432 of 5 stars
$64.95
-12.0%
$67.38
+3.7%
+256.9%$16.10B$6.71B37.1130,800
COHU
Cohu
2.1536 of 5 stars
$49.81
-10.9%
$49.00
-1.6%
+187.9%$2.35B$452.96MN/A2,857

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